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October 17 – 30, 2019

Hosted by Nadine Goodban 

Tour Highlights: • Tour Hassan II Mosque • Walking tour of Rabat • Medina of Fez, A UNESCO World Fez Rabat Heritage Site Volubilis Meknes Casablanca Ifrane • Cooking demonstration with local family • Medina of Meknes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Winetasting in Meknes Marrakech Erfoud • Overnight in Berber tents Aït Benhaddou Merzouga • Ouarzazate – Morocco’s Little Ouarazazte Hollywood! • Drive through the high Atlas Mountains • Medina of Marrakech • And more!

Tour Cost Hosted by $4,994 per person from San Francisco, Nadine Goodban based on double occupancy [email protected] Single supplement: $805

Register online at bookings.wittetravel.com ACTIVE – Activity levels vary from day to day. Sightseeing is often a brisk use booking code 101719GOOD walk over distances of several miles on or complete and return the printed registration form. cobblestone streets and uneven ground. 

October 2019 19, Saturday 20, Sunday 17, Thursday Casablanca, Rabat, Fez Fez Depart San Francisco After breakfast, we visit the Hassan This morning we take a guided tour of We meet at the San Francisco II Mosque before we head to Rabat. the medina. The Fez medina is one of International Airport to check in for our Midmorning we meet our local guide the world’s largest walled cities. Explore flights. Once on board the plane, sit for a walking tour of Rabat, the capital the narrow streets lined with shops back, relax and try to get some rest. of Morocco. The tour begins with a stop selling fresh fruit, spices, Berber carpets to admire Dar El Makhzen, the Royal and other crafts. See the Nejjarine 18, Friday Palace. Our tour continues past the Fountain, the Medersa Bou Inania, the Arrive, Casablanca Mohammed V University and the Hassan Batha Palace, as well as the Jewish Tower. We will visit the Mohammed V Quarter and its synagogue. During After arrival in Casablanca, we meet Mausoleum and marvel at the tiles the tour, a stop will be made for an our driver and guide. We stop to get decorating the walls of the burial independent lunch. This evening we have a refreshment at Rick’s Café before chamber. Continue to the Kasbah. There a cooking demonstration followed by heading to our hotel for check-in and will be time to shop along Rue Souika dinner with a local family. (B, D) dinner. (D) and walk down Rue des Consuls. Lunch will be at leisure. After our tour of Rabat, 21, Monday we head to Fez and check into the . Volubilis, Meknes, Ifrane A group dinner will be held at the hotel We have breakfast at the hotel before tonight. (B, D) we head to Volubilis, an ancient Roman city. From there we head to Meknes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Meknes  Atlas Mountains sits on a plateau serving as a virtual  Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca crossroad for the north-south camel Cover: Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate caravan. Throughout history, the city’s importance grew out of its strategic 

 location, abundant water, and fertile 24, Thursday plains. Upon arrival, we enjoy lunch and Merzouga, AÏt Benhaddou a winetasting at a local vineyard. From Our camel guide will wake us before there we head to Ifrane, the "Switzerland sunrise to climb the sand dunes. Be of Morocco." We then check into our sure to bring your camera—the sunrise hotel and have a group dinner. (B, L, D) across the Saharan sand is spectacular! Then we return to camp for breakfast. 22, Tuesday Start our trip to Ouarzazate. Our drive Ifrane to Erfoud through the Atlas Mountains will take After breakfast, we head to Erfoud, an us by Tinghir, the Valley of Draa, the oasis town in the Sahara Desert. We Valley of Roses, and the Oasis of Skoura. make a stop in Midelt for an independent Midday we’ll stop for lunch and enjoy  lunch. Upon arrival, we check in and time for a short walk in the mountains. enjoy dinner. (B, D) We then continue to Aït Benhaddou, where we check into our hotel and enjoy 26, Saturday 23, Wednesday dinner. (B, L, D) Marrakech Erfoud, Merzouga This morning we take a guided walking 25, Friday Today we have a free morning. Take tour of the Old Medina. This has been advantage of the sunny weather, Ouarzazate, Marrakech a key political, economic and cultural spending the morning by the pool or This morning we drive to Ouarzazate. center since its founding in 1070. On heading into town. Lunch is on our own. Here we tour the film and movie studios the tour, we’ll visit the This evening we head to Merzouga. in town as well as the UNESCO World Palace. If the calligrapher is there, we Upon arrival, we will be welcomed with Heritage Site, Kasbah Aït Benhaddou. may be able to observe an artist at a glass of mint tea. Then a camel (or Then we continue our drive to work. Then discover the hidden quarters Jeep) ride will take us to the desert for Marrakech, passing through the dramatic and the historical caravanserai called the night. We’ll have dinner in the desert Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Upon arrival in fondues. Once used as hotels for the and sleep in a comfortable Berber tent Marrakech, we will check into our hotel. caravan traders, they are used today by equipped with a shower and toilet. (B, D) Tonight we’ll have dinner at a nearby local artisans. Then we tour the Jewish restaurant. (B, D) Quarter and the synagogue. Lunch is independent, and the rest of the day is at leisure. (B) 

27, Sunday 28, Monday Marrakech Marrakech, Casablanca Start the day at the Marrakech . After breakfast, we drive to the Jardin Often referred to as the "jewel of Majorelle and the YSL Museum. Here, Marrakech," the Dar M/Nephi Palace that explore the stunning and tropical Majorelle houses the museum is an architectural Garden. The 20th-century French painter masterpiece. The dozen beautifully Jacques Majorelle labored for four decorated rooms are home to a decades to create this oasis within collection of Jewish, Berber, and Muslim the city. Then we tour the Musée Yves artifacts. The rest of the day is at leisure. Saint-Laurent, dedicated to the acclaimed (B) couturier. Lunch will be independent before we drive to Casablanca. Upon arrival, we check into our hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner. (B, D)

29, Tuesday Paris We have breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for our flight to Paris. Arriving in Paris midafternoon, we transfer to a hotel in Paris. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

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If the right to seek arbitration is for reasonable control of Witte, (including, but without limitation, acts of God, explosion, tidal waves and any reason waived by both parties, or if judicial review of any arbitration is sought, any action or legal flood, tempest, forceful wind, earthquakes, fire or accident, hostilities, war or threat of war declared proceeding arising out of this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts of Kent County, or undeclared, acts or threats of terrorism, sabotage, insurrection, riots, strikes, civil disturbance, Michigan, and the parties hereby waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction in connection therewith. requisition, epidemic, sickness, quarantine, government intervention, invasion, act of foreign In connection with any action or legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement, the parties hereby enemies, mobilization, embargo, weather conditions, defects in machinery and vehicles, delay, specifically and knowingly waive any rights that either party might have to demand a jury trial. 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3250 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616.957.8113 | 800 GO WITTE [email protected] | wittetours.com Registration Form For office use only Best of Morocco October 17 – 30, 2019 wittetours.com $4,994 per person from San Francisco Fax: 616.957.9716 based on double occupancy Register online at bookings.wittetravel.com using booking code 101719GOOD or complete and return this paper form

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME AS IT APPEARS ON YOUR PASSPORT. IF YOU DO NOT provide full legal name you risk incurring additional airline ticket name-change fees and risk being denied boarding at the time of departure. If you do not have a passport and are applying for one, provide your full legal name and select the option for passport renewal/application.

Passenger #1 Print Clearly

______First name Middle  I do not have a middle name Last Preferred First Name

Male Female Birthdate mm______/ dd______/ yyyy______Citizenship: U.S. Other ______

 Home ______ Work______ Cell______

E-mail______Known Traveler Number (if you have one)______

Passport Status: Current I do not have a passport My passport has expired. I am renewing.

Passport Number______Issue Date______Expiration Date______(MM / DD / YY) (MM / DD / YY)

Dietary Needs: Vegan Low Sodium Vegetarian Diabetic Gluten free Other______Food allergies: ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Mobility concerns: (walker, wheelchair, etc)______Medical ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

Passenger #2 Print Clearly

______First name Middle  I do not have a middle name Last Preferred First Name

Male Female Birthdate mm______/ dd______/ yyyy______Citizenship: U.S. Other ______

 Home ______ Work______ Cell______

E-mail______Known Traveler Number (if you have one)______

Passport Status: Current I do not have a passport My passport has expired. I am renewing.

Passport Number______Issue Date______Expiration Date______(MM / DD / YY) (MM / DD / YY)

Dietary Needs: Vegan Low Sodium Vegetarian Diabetic Gluten free Other______Food allergies: ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Mobility concerns: (walker, wheelchair, etc)______Medical ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Mailing Address

Street Address______

City______State______Zip ______

Emergency Contact - IMPORTANT someone not traveling with you. ______Phone (______)______

Continued on reverse 101719GOOD Best of Morocco APP Goodban Accommodations Double occupancy. Roommate’s name:______roommate not yet known Assistance needed finding a roommate I understand that if a roommate is not available, I will be responsible for the cost of single occupancy. Single occupancy (+ $805 per person = $5,799)

Optional Travel Protection Travel Protection Information: Witte Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment. • You can enroll in this plan when you register for the tour or at any time prior to making final payment on the tour. The per person premium for this travel protection is $322* for double and $545* • If plan is purchased within 15 days of initial trip deposit, for single occupancy. pre-existing medical conditions are waived when full trip I/we wish to purchase the travel protection at this time. Full payment of the plan cost is insured and traveler is medically able to travel at the time of plan purchase. cost is included with my deposit. • The travel protection premium is nonrefundable after the 15-day I/we wish to decline the travel protection at this time. I/we understand that travel review period, provided you have not departed on your trip or protection can be purchased later, as long as it is done prior to making final filed a claim. payment on the tour. • For more information and an outline of the included benefits, see *It may be necessary to increase the trip cost insured on the travel protection plan for “Optional travel protection” in the Terms and Conditions of your participants who purchase additional services and/or upgrade their arrangements. tour brochure. This could increase the plan cost. • Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be contained in the insurance policy. To view/download the Policy based on your state subject to fines and confinement in prison. Please visit www. of residence at: http://policy.travelexinsurance.com/335A-1217.Travel Insurance is travelexinsurance.com/company/fraud-warning to view the state underwritten by, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (formerly known specific fraud warnings or call 844.858.9910. as Stonewall Insurance Company), 1314 Douglas Street, Suite 1400, Omaha, NE 68102. 4PZ

Special Arrangements Upon confirmation of your special arrangements, a nonrefundable service fee of $75 per person will be added to your account along with any additional air or land costs that may apply. Domestic Flight Connections from______to______. Special Air Arrangements: To spend additional time abroad, I/we would like to depart on______and return on______. To request special land arrangements (car rentals, hotels, rail, etc.), include a note and we’ll contact you.

Signature I/we have read, understand and accept the terms and conditions as outlined in the tour brochure. I/we acknowledge receipt of information about Witte’s Travel Protection Plan as well as the Price Increase Rules.

1.______Date______

2.______Date______Note – Payment reminders will be emailed to Passenger #1. If no email is provided, payment reminders will be sent by U.S. mail.

Registration and deposits are due by July 15.

Register online at bookings.wittetravel.com using booking code 101719GOOD or complete and return this paper form Witte Travel & Tours 3250 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Enclose your deposit of $2,000 per person. If you are purchasing Optional Travel Protection, add the full plan cost to your deposit.

101719GOOD Best of Morocco APP Goodban CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FORM For office use only Best of Morocco October 17 – 30, 2019

$4,994 per person from San Francisco wittetours.com based on double occupancy Fax: 616.957.9716 It is not secure to e-mail the credit card form. Please fax or mail back.

Name of Passenger(s):

1. ______

2. ______

Type of card: Visa MasterCard Discover American Express

Credit card number______Expiration date______Security code______

Name as it appears on card______(Please Print)

Billing address of credit card (if other than on application):

Street Address______

City______State______Zip ______

Billing phone ______/______

I hereby authorize Witte Travel & Tours to charge this credit card for the deposit and full travel-protection premium (if selected). Remaining payments may be made by going to bookings.wittetravel.com/login, by sending a check, or by calling 1/800-469-4883. For security reasons, we are unable to store your credit card information.

Cardholder’s signature______Date______

For office use only

Reservation ID______

Payment Schedule: Deposit of $2,000 per person with Registration Form by July 15 Balance due approximately 30 to 45 days prior to departure

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